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KISS: Baked Mahi Mahi
What a great long weekend. Having the extra day off really made a difference in slowing down and catching up. I was able to enjoy some much needed down-time, cook some delicious meals, and listen to...
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Sun-Dried Tomato, Goat Cheese and Spaghetti Squash Bake . . . Must Try!
While I do enjoy spaghetti squash, I’ve never been 100% sold on using it as a replacement for pasta. Now, zucchini noodles? That’s another story! So, here’s my latest spaghetti squash creation . . ....
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Roasted Beets with Wasabi Dipping Sauce
I saw “Roasted Beets with Wasabi Dipping Sauce” on a restaurant’s menu recently, and thought the combination was quite unique. Since I enjoy roasted beets and love all things spicy, I figured I could...
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Avocado Massaged Kale Salad
Simple. Delicious. Healthy. Hearty. Kale is definitely a superfood! Source: weightlosssuccessnow.com via Michelle on Pinterest I often resort to making kale chips, but sometimes crave having it...
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KISS: Curried Quinoa with Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus
It has been a crazy week so far. Spring break begins on Friday, and there is much to do beforehand. But then, I have a full week of staycation! I cannot wait. So, in honor of just trying to make...
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Cabbage Rolls (My way + more!)
I’ve been wanting to try my hand at making cabbage rolls for quite some time now. The task always seemed a bit daunting between cooking cabbage leaves, roasting vegetables, assembling the stuffing,...
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Friday’s Five
Spring Break is officially here! I’m excited to relax, spend some time catching up on chores at home, and cross a few minor things off my to-do list. Friday’s Five 1. I bought my first bottle of...
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Vegan Lentil Burgers
We were hoping Mother Nature would hear us talking about “burgers”, and give us the opportunity to grill. I don’t know where the miscommunication took place, but she sent snow flurries instead....
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Massage-the-Stress-Away Red Kale Salad
There is something about being in the kitchen and creating a delicious meal that is quite relaxing for me. And when you have the opportunity to dive into the food with your hands, it’s downright...
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Mixed Vegetables with Hummus-like Dressing
My favorite salad dressings are always homemade. Once I finally experimented with making my own, I have preferred to do so. Sometimes I opt for a very simple combination of balsamic vinegar and EVOO....
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Asian Lettuce Wraps
I always love the idea of lettuce wraps. Why do they fall off my radar so often? And then when I decide I’d like to make some, I can never remember to buy the type of lettuce that will work best for...
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Mexican Spaghetti Squash Bake
The last time I made a “spaghetti squash bake”, I used goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. It was a huge hit! I couldn’t believe how much my husband liked it. He has actually requested that...
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Love Caramelized Onions!
This was such a satisfying and delicious dinner! Combining just a few simple ingredients resulted in an amazing dish. I topped my favorite Avocado Massaged Kale Salad with simply cooked ground bison...
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Tempeh Tomato Sauce with Zucchini Noodles
The weather in the Chicagoland area has included rain, rain and more rain. So, as much as I’d like to be outdoors grilling, I currently prefer to stay warm and dry. Stovetop meals have been the way...
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Friday’s Five: Morel Mushrooms
Happy Friday! I have a special post today, based on my first attempt at a recipe contest: The 5th Annual Morel Recipe Contest! My task was to create an original recipe featuring dried morels and...
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Morel Mushroom Recipe Challenge (the polls are open)!!
The 5th Annual Morel Recipe Challenge is now underway! Check out the recipe submissions. There are some fabulous looking dishes! See how my Morel Mushroom and Asparagus Spaghetti Squash Bake compares...
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A Salmon Lover’s Alternative: Steelhead Trout
If you like salmon, you will love steelhead trout! It’s delicious AND good for you! I can’t believe I only had this for the first time about a year ago. I had ordered a pound of fresh steelhead...
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Kelp Noodle(!) and Veggie Stir Fry
While studying at IIN, I read many times about the importance of including sea vegetables in your diet. Sea vegetables contain 10 to 20 times the minerals of land plants, are full of a wide range of...
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Mushroom Quinoa “Risotto”
This whole dish came about because I had frozen mushroom broth left over from soaking morel mushrooms for a recipe contest. I came in third place, by the way. Not bad for my first attempt at...
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Cacao Roasted Purple Sweet Potato
“It tastes like dessert . . . . but it’s a vegetable.” That was Bob’s first comment as he tried this experiment that I had been dying to test. At first, I thought that was an excellent response!...
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